Trump launches attack on Iran as WW3 fears erupt
Donald Trump has authorised strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, after suggesting he would not escalate attacks before Tuesday's midterm elections. A US official, who wasn't authorised to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity, said that "Iranians using surface-to-air missiles against US assets" had been targeted on the island in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, speaking to Wall Street Journal. Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard on Qeshm Island.
TL;DR
- Donald Trump authorized strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.
- The targets were Iranian surface-to-air missiles used against US assets.
- Qeshm Island is located in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, reported by Iranian state television.
- The authorization comes after suggestions of no escalation before the midterm elections.